Earthquake in Nepal
The Impact
On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, marking one of the worst disasters in the nation’s recent history. The massive catastrophe claimed nearly 9,000 lives, injured thousands more, and left millions homeless. Entire villages were reduced to rubble, historical monuments were destroyed, and critical infrastructure was severely damaged.
In response to the overwhelming devastation, Heifer International launched a comprehensive $4.15 million support program, providing essential aid, rebuilding efforts, and livelihood restoration. Their relief efforts reached 54,547 families across 13 districts, helping communities recover and rebuild their lives.
Our Response
- Millions of people were forced to live out in the open with houses destroyed/damaged and frequent aftershocks threatening more destruction. Heifer immediately mobilized its staff to distribute temporary shelter kits to nearly 23,000 families in 13 districts, protecting them from harsh conditions.
- Reported loss of around 17,000 large animals, 40,000 small animals and 500,000 poultry. Heifer supported 15,145 families to maintain healthy livelihoods in earthquake-impacted regions of Nepal by restoring disrupted livestock service systems and protecting valuable livestock assets for revival of rural household economic activities and market linkage.
- $ 2.5 million supported through Self Help Group managed funds to meet victim families’ most expired needs. Assessment of the investment pattern reveals that construction or repair of animal shed was biggest priority of victim families followed by purchase of small animals, seeds and chemical fertilizers, construction of safe shelters etc.
Our Impact in Number
$4.15 B
USD Budget
54,547
Families Supported
23k
Shelter Kits Distributed
1,350
Temporary Shelters Built
Additional Achievements
65,318
Animals Treated
251
Vet Service Providers Trained
176
Community Agro-vet Entrepreneurs
